Meet Deb: Mentor for New & Restarting Doulas
Because building a doula business shouldn’t take a marketing degree, a meltdown, or pretending to be someone you’re not.
I’ve Been Where You Are
I didn’t start out with confidence, clients, or a clue. I undercharged because I thought being “accessible” was more important than paying my bills. I burned out faster than I could restock my birth bag.
I said yes to everything, then crashed hard. More than once, I wondered if maybe I just wasn’t cut out for this.
If you’ve ever Googled “how do doulas even get clients” at 2am, trust me — I’ve been right there with you.
I said yes to everything, then crashed hard. More than once, I wondered if maybe I just wasn’t cut out for this.
If you’ve ever Googled “how do doulas even get clients” at 2am, trust me — I’ve been right there with you.
Why I Do This Work Now
What I learned over the years is this: it wasn’t just me.
- Doulas everywhere wrestle with impostor syndrome.
- We tie ourselves in knots over money mindset.
- And let’s be real — a lot of us are neurodivergent. Traditional “business advice” just doesn’t work the way our brains do.
How I Support Doulas Differently
- Your business should fit your life — not the other way around.
- You deserve sustainable income (without guilt).
- Small, doable steps beat overwhelming leaps.
- There’s no one “right way” to doula (or to run your business).
Why You Can Trust Me
- 20+ years in birth work & mentoring
- Creator of The Sustainable Doula framework
- Mentor for introverted & neurodivergent doulas
- Digital product creator + community builder
A Few Things About Me…
- I don’t drink caffeine (yep, not even coffee).
- Sticky notes are my love language.
- I’ll never say no to a charcuterie board.
- Neurodivergent brains are my people — because I have one.
